Akarua Winery






Akarua is located on Cairnmuir Road, ideally placed given its reputation as the holy grail of Bannockburn. Nestled in the foothills of the mountains, the land here offers rare balanced conditions which are suited to producing very fine Pinot Noirs.
Akarua is located on Cairnmuir Road, ideally placed given its reputation as the holy grail of Bannockburn. Nestled in the foothills of the mountains, the land here offers rare balanced conditions which are suited to producing very fine Pinot Noirs.
In October 2022 Edmond de Rothschild Heritage purchased 34.5 hectares of established vineyards belonging to Akarua, a historic and pioneering vineyard in Central Otago; an important and much-longed-for addition to the Edmond de Rothschild Heritage range. Hand-selected by Anne Escalle's team for its unique terroir and rare balanced conditions suited to producing very fine pinot noir.
Across the nine estates spread over four continents, owned by Edmond de Rothschild Heritage, Ariane de Rothschild's vision remains consistent; to reveal the quintessence of the terroirs and enhance their inherent character while respecting the environment, and to elevate the wines to their highest heights: a vision her team here most wholeheartedly believe in.
Come and experience Akarua for yourself! We are open for tastings, Monday-Friday 10.30am-4pm. Book online at https://akarua.com/visit-us or email us at cellardoor@akarua.com.
We look forward to hosting you.
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We are suitable for tasting groups up to 15 people. Please book.
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